We have the annual interest payments to pay, that’s what I meant. These extra events cover those payments, rather than match day revenue taking a hit.
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We have the annual interest payments to pay, that’s what I meant. These extra events cover those payments, rather than match day revenue taking a hit.
Anyone think Levy paid for the fireworks?
Agreed . We can have (I think) 16 non football events every year - which will include NFL, rugby, boxing, music concerts etc.
And each of these will probably generate £2m+ on average each - mix of a flat fee/rental plus a share of catering, drinks etc. So probably £30m pa.
Not to mention inside the stadium is the 3rd largest conference & exhibition venue in London, which once out of covid will be a nice little earner effectively renting out the stadium space - and no doubt also using some of bars and eateries in the stadium or catering provided in the rooms. It wasn't operating for one season before covid stopped it - but its of a scale of business that might generate revenues of £50m-£100m a year, no idea what costs are but given its renting out space inside the stadium might well be generating another £25m+ cash profit a year.
So the non football side of the business will generate a healthy slug of money which can be used to both pay interest on the stadium and 'subsidise' the football side of Spurs (bond - debt - not repayable for some 20 years so no need to worry about capital repayments atm).
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I read something about us projecting roughly 5 mil off of the Joshua fight once the fighters and promoter took their cuts.
It wouldn’t bother me if it is limited to standing areas because I won’t be anywhere near them, but it will be inevitable that everyone will get soaked every time we score because drinks in the standing areas will always be held rather than placed on the floor and there’s only one place for them to go once we score.
I would also question who would police it in other areas? I suppose the moany stewards could be retrained to say “no drinks” rather than “sit down”.
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Bill Nicholson...
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I see others already mentioned BN.
What about the founders though? They are long since dead,a statue of them should and could have been unveiled when the stadium opened. That's would have been a real connection to our history.
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Our daughter had a free ticket for this one, as she knows someone who works for the club.
As we only live a 10 minute walk from the ground, my wife and I decided to stroll down there to see what it was like outside. We were on the corner of Park Lane and Worcester Av. when these two blokes asked us if we had tickets. When we said no, they replied "Here, take these, we can't make it now"
Went in and were sat only 20 yards from the ring. Also, were just a few feet away from the fighters when they walked to the ring before the fight.
You cannot be Spurs fans even if you do live nearby, we never get that lucky
That's a great story. I would have definitely thought that was a trap!
Walking back home after, there were numerous clusters of people waiting for Ubers.
Literally all the way from the Antwerp Arms down to the Roundway.
It did cross our minds!
Let this sink in.
This generation of fans will support a club that plays in a stadium aprox 80% owned by the banks.
The next generation of fans will support a club that plays in a stadium that is aprox 79% owned by the banks.
The generation after that will support a club that plays in a stadium that is aprox 78% owned by the banks.
We didn't need a stadium like this. Is it great? Yes of course it is. Is it ours? No. The more I go the more I look around, the more I see a multi sport arena where Spurs are just one tenant. I've never been one of those fans frothing at the mouth about the red AIA sponsor, but seeing it constantly flashed around the 3 tiers of advertising banners in bright red, I can't help but think I'm sat at the Emirates. There's nothing in my field of view that makes me think Spurs.
There's no white anywhere. I's drab grey concrete and plain seats so dark they could be anything from black, to grey to blue. You wouldn't know unless you got up close.
I wouldn't be surprised if the bald cunt tried to pull us out of the Premier League and move us into the eastern conference of the MLS (sorry if it's not called that but you know what I mean)
This generation of fans will support a club that plays in a stadium aprox 80% owned by the banks.
The next generation of fans will support a club that plays in a stadium that is aprox 79% owned by the banks.
The generation after that will support a club that plays in a stadium that is aprox 78% owned by the banks.
We didn't need a stadium like this. Is it great? Yes of course it is. Is it ours? No. The more I go the more I look around, the more I see a multi sport arena where Spurs are just one tenant. I've never been one of those fans frothing at the mouth about the red AIA sponsor, but seeing it constantly flashed around the 3 tiers of advertising banners in bright red, I can't help but think I'm sat at the Emirates. There's nothing in my field of view that makes me think Spurs.
There's no white anywhere. I's drab grey concrete and plain seats so dark they could be anything from black, to grey to blue. You wouldn't know unless you got up close.
I wouldn't be surprised if the bald cunt tried to pull us out of the Premier League and move us into the eastern conference of the MLS (sorry if it's not called that but you know what I mean)
It was carnage getting away - imagine 70,000 pissed people who don't have a clue where they are going....
Hopefully Levy negotiated to keep the money taken over the bar, the prices were higher than usual and loads of people were arguing with the staff about the 4 drink per person rule when buying....
I mean this is literally just rubbish. We own the stadium by your theory nobody owns their home. And where you getting 3 generations from ? The biggest bond and last is £300m which is payable in 28 years. At least the stadium gives us a chance to compete on revenue.
Of course they don't own their home. What happens when you lose your job and don't pay your mortgage?
Wouldn't worry about the next few generations mate...London could be underwater by then...
Sweet relief .....
If you take a shit on a golden toilet then you're still putting shit on the inside.
If that makes sense.
If that makes sense.
Pays Tanguy's wages for 6 months.